1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan.

The 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan has 2 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on diesel and is in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD car class.

The 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on diesel and is in the Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan is 29 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L272727
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L313132

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan is $2,675.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,875 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,500spend $1,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L13
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L12

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan Emit?

The 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG27
Combined MPG27
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum13
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive2-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Grumman Olson Kubvan Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG31
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG31
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Diesel
ATV TypeDiesel
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Drive2-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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